Final week, I had a impolite awakening throughout my annual blood check. My triglycerides stage was via the roof, clocking in at a whopping 1200 mg/dL. My physician, bless her coronary heart, interrogated me like a detective attempting to unravel a chilly case. After some probing, she concluded that my current wine binges have been the offender. Speak about a actuality examine! I knew alcohol raised triglyceride ranges, however I fully forgot about it.

My drawback with triglycerides began over 20 years in the past. I drank beer and wine way more typically in my youthful days. Portland was on the forefront of the microbrewery motion after I moved right here within the 90s. There have been nice breweries in each neighborhood. I cherished the IPA at Bridgeport Brewery in NW Portland. It was bitter, citrusy, and flavorful. That was a revelation for somebody who solely had low-cost gentle beers in school. I cherished it. I went out with mates to pattern new beers on a regular basis. It was a whole lot of enjoyable. Nevertheless, I finished hitting the pubs and microbreweries when my triglycerides drawback was detected. Since then, I had a couple of alcoholic drinks monthly.

Nevertheless, I’ve been ingesting extra typically this 12 months. Just a few drinks monthly became a couple of drinks per week. This may be affordable for most individuals, however in all probability an excessive amount of for somebody with a triglycerides drawback. I blame Mrs. RB40 for this. Just lately, she has been indulging extra typically than typical. I believe she goes via slightly midlife disaster. Perimenopause is hard! After all, I joined in as a result of I like wine too. (Not perimenopause. That’s not enjoyable in any respect.) I forgot alcohol may cause an issue for me.

Anyway, I’m quitting alcohol chilly turkey. My physician advised me no alcohol for 3 days earlier than the following blood check, however I’m going chilly turkey. It appears my physique doesn’t reply nicely to alcohol. I would as nicely keep away from it fully and be part of my running a blog buddy Jim @ Path to Retire. He additionally stopped ingesting alcohol earlier this 12 months.

I’m scheduled to have one other blood check subsequent week. Hopefully, my triglycerides will come again all the way down to an inexpensive stage. I’m over 50 and well being is essential at this age. I need to get pleasure from an extended wholesome life with Mrs. RB40 now that we’re rich. She stated she’ll reduce together with me. It shouldn’t be too troublesome. I’m the one in command of restocking the wine cupboard. If I don’t purchase something, we’ll run out quickly. Want me luck.

Have you ever ever confronted related well being challenges? Do you’ve any suggestions for quitting alcohol? I’d love to listen to your experiences within the remark under.

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